August 31 '25 Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, Aug 31, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 495
Red Top Ale Instructional Flat Top METALLIC SILVER OI 717
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000
Current Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Reference: USBC Unlisted, OI 717
Business Name: Red Top Brewing Co., Cincinnati, Ohio
Manufacturer/Plant: Continental Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Canning Code: n/a
Contents/Type: 12 oz
Condition/Comments: Unlisted in USBC, OI 717. This variation is a mid-1935 issue that features metallic silver in the background. Fewer than a dozen are acknowledged to exist according to USBCOI. While this one is tarnished and spotted the surface remains quite smooth and all of the colors are evident. There is even a lot of silver left on the lids and seam. No question this is an indoor can, even from a distance. Both faces display about the same, with nice red. R9/R8 rarity. Patents Pending. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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